The cocktails here are delicious and there are a lot of fun options! All of the food was perfectly spicy and tasted amazing. The service was good and the atmosphere was fun! read more

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Drinks were so-so. Food... where do I start? Chicken was undercooked. Miso burger? Overcooked and extremely bland. (Honestly, Burger King around the corner has better burgers.) Service was overall not bad but a bit discombobulated since we had multiple people waiting on us throughout the evening. Disappointing. read more

We stopped in on a Friday night and we were lucky enough to grab a seat downstairs near the piano. It's a creatively decorated place that has different vibes than a typical restaurant so it added to the fun. We order 2 of their "magic potions" the APHRODITE and the healing hand. We both enjoyed our drinks. They also had 3 mocktails on the menu which is great to see. We had already ate so we just ordered the potstickers as little something to snack on and were beyond happy that we. The flavor was amazing . Next time we will be sure to come for dinner. read more

Jazz and piano are fantastic! The mussels and broth were fantastic! I used the broth for the salmon fried rice- no enough salmon in the dish. This dish also came out too soon. The non alcoholic drinks should be $10 not $12. read more

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I have to say this place is really cool! When you walk in, the first floor is your typical bar vibes, dark with clubby music. Then right when you walk down the stairs you are transported into a jazz bar. Music was loud but it was great (come here more for a drink and a "show", because it's too loud to really have a deep conversation). Food was ok, nothing special, BUT I was excited to see had-yai chicken wings on the menu, and it was good! Crispy and flavorful. Would come back again :) read more

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I was really excited to try this place--not only because of the reference to a line in Emerson's "Self-Reliance," but because they had a great cocktail menu and the food menu looked enticing. My partner and I went here on Saturday night to celebrate my birthday. The food did not disappoint--the duck entrée was fantastic and we also really enjoyed the wings. I took one star off, though, because the dining experience was rushed. We ordered drinks, appetizers and entrées, but everything came at the same time (and the table was not very big). The appetizers arrived within moments of receiving my cocktail and before we could even begin eating the appetizers, the entrées arrived. We don't get the chance to enjoy a nice dinner out very often and I would have liked to have time to enjoy the experience. Instead, we felt like we were expected to shovel food into our mouths and get out--we were in the restaurant for only about 45 minutes. If we return, we will be more deliberate about how we order and only order one item at a time. read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this bar looking for somewhere fun. This place is themed so well! The piano is a great touch and adds to the atmosphere. The drinks were interesting but super fun! read more

I loved the candlelight ambiance and the live piano performance. The food was delicious and very well seasoned. Hobgoblin also had a great cocktail menu. The portion was a bit small for the price. read more

Hobgoblin Bar - Pad thai - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This Asian fusion menu is a joy to taste in a trendy atmosphere from the piano bar downstairs to the intimate table settings on the entrance floor. The service was knowledgeable , courteous, and fun. For octogenarians like me I suddenly felt decades younger. Oh to be young again! read more

Great ambiance, unique drink concoctions that taste horrible. The chicken wing appetizer is extremely bland regardless of the flavor you get. The raspberry lobster ragoon is just cream cheese with a raspberry jam accompanied with fried wonton chips which are tasty but only comes with about 5. The curry crab dish was nicely flavored but literally had 1 piece of crab, the manager apologized as it was unacceptable. The shrimp pad Thai and chicken burger are prob the best two things on the entire menu. Lastly, which was a deal breaker and we won't be back... one of the bartenders was coughing and hacked in his hands. He literally turned on cold water at the bar sink, rinsed his hand for 1 sec literally with no soap and then proceeded to make someone's drink! DISGUSTING!!!! read more

Went here for drinks and they didn't have any tables available but the host helped us (a big group of 5) find a comfortable place near the bar. The idea around the cocktails is so cute. I got the "MAGIC MIRROR (BREAKING OF HEXES AND CURSES". Not too sweet, a little bitter, and really delicious to me. On top they had one of the old school really dark maraschino cherries that was so yummy. I got too excited about saying the spell over my drink I forgot to snap a pic. Didn't try any of the food but would go back! The decor is really old school medieval Harry Potter pub like. Cocktails were like 15 bucks- not bad. read more

We stopped here for lunch after seeing a movie at the nearby AMC theater on a Sunday afternoon. Both my wife and I are cocktail fans and were excited to check this place out. Unfortunately when we arrived the hostess told us they weren't serving cocktails until 4pm, just beer and wine. We ordered a few small plates, the meatballs and the lamb shank. Both were really delicious. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. It's in the former Stoddards and kept the same layout. I really like the vibe and the decor. read more

Great food, great service, unique and funky decor, pretty reasonable prices for food. The potion cocktails are a neat concept--on the pricier side but their other drinks are reasonably priced. read more

I think I'd have to spend at least $300 in food to feel remotely full. This portions are really tiny and very expensive. Like half the size of a tapas at the price of an entree. We left after 45 minutes and $100 still hungry. The atmosphere is beautifull. If I did go back, this is fine as a drinks only bar read more

Odd mix of vibes that don't seem to jibe. A long bar of different beer taps, pub-ish interior with predominantly Asian fusion food. Not much more nods to Asian culture except for blaring K-pop music, which seemed out of place on a quiet afternoon. And a staff that nearly all seemed to be unhappy to be working. Good choice of beers, though. But got the feeling the bartender knew next to nothing about the beer choices. Your mileage may vary but I won't be back. read more

Very rude staff. The waitress was very impatient. While the atmosphere had its charm with its cozy ambiance and unique decor, the overall experience was marred by inconsistency. Some drinks were fantastic, but others fell flat, leaving me questioning the quality control behind the bar. Additionally, the service was hit-or-miss. While some staff members were friendly and attentive, others seemed disinterested and inattentive, resulting in long wait times and frustration. Overall, while there were glimpses of potential, the lack of consistency in both drinks and service left me disappointed. I hope Hobgoblin Bar can improve its standards to provide a more enjoyable experience for its patrons in the future. read more

I went there for my friend's birthday, and it was not a great birthday dinner for her. She left the dinner frustrated and annoyed. The service is awful. We had a reservation at 9 and were seated 20 minutes later, without much of an apology. The waitress was not very friendly and gave us our bill before we finished dinner, she claimed she had to leave but when we were leaving she standing at the hostess. We wanted to get dessert since it was birthday dinner, but we were told that it was not possible since it was 10:30pm, and the kitchen was closed.The food was admittedly pretty good,The drinks were good for the most but the one I got tasted like toothpaste. The place is a bit smaller than I expected but the vibes are nice. I would say it's a good place to grab a drink, but for special occasions it lacks the attentiveness of the staff. read more

Very cool atmosphere and decor. The entire place has a speakeasy vibe with lots of attention to details. Very creative drink menu and friendly staff. read more

Fun little place in downtown Boston - great to visit when you are visiting the commons. Good mocktails!

Best meal we had in Boston. Edamame, Onion Rings, Pad Thai, mussels, Crab Fried Rice. All were the best we had ever had.

Food was overpriced and portions were small. There were more onions than noodles in the drunken noodles and jumbo shrimp in the pad Thai lacked any meat read more

Tired after a day of walking around the city, we were having trouble deciding on what to have for dinner or if we even wanted dinner. I'm so glad we ventured out to Hobgoblin. We ordered a cocktail each and then three appetizers. The crab cake is not a traditional crabcake. It had very little binding it together. It was more like a compact crab salad on a bed of greens. Very mild and wonderfully crabby. The chive dumplings were very tasty. We thought they needed a bit more punch. We asked for chili sauce and received a ramekin of siracha. It was the right combination. The shrimp potstickers in Tom Yum broth stole the show. We had two orders and I am going to be thinking about these long after we return home to California TuK Tuk was our server. She was very attentive and truly wanted us to enjoy your meal. read more

This place was awesome. The drinks were amazing and very unique and the food was really delicious. The service was pretty good too. I absolutely loved the interior - decor and vibe!!! read more

Stopped by for a drink and loved the vibe. No ready to give 5 stars until I try the food.

Sirloin steak with thai dipping sauce is so yummy. Recommend! Don't miss this dish ! Also, the vibe is so good. Definitely, need to come back again read more

Hobgoblin Bar - Sirloin steak - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My husband and some of our friends stopped by Hobgoblin for drinks and small bites last week before heading over to the seaport for dinner. The drink menu was quite elaborate and high concept. There was a "craft cocktails" section and then a whole other section of "intentional potions" drink. It was all very overwhelming for a first timer -- as most people will be. It's best that you come with an open mind and prepared for this approach. Review the drink menu in advance if possible. There were really unique ingredients like galangal root, Mekong liqueur, and other such additives that we just didn't have any context for what they would taste like. So most of the drink we had to just assumed that 50-75% of the flavors we knew would ensure a successful order. We read the description and the delightful poem that accompanied each drink, ordered and crossed our fingers. The great news is that each and every one of the drinks were 10/10. I got the Ganesh drink and it was delightful. Crisp, delicate, sweet but not cloyingly so. It reminded me of a refreshing jasmine tea or a really nice glass of dessert wine. Others also enjoyed their drinks. I got to try each one and definitely agreed that you couldn't go wrong ordering. Just pick the one you think you'd like and you're likely to walk away happy. We order three dishes to share among the four of us: The scallops, potstickers, and wings. Everything was delicious but the potsticker broth was a delightful surprise. It was like a really really nice Tom yum broth. Best I've ever had. Others really enjoyed the chicken wings seasoning and marinate, but I enjoyed the delicate scallops. Give it a try. You'll enjoy your experience but do a bit of the heavy lifting before you get there and peep the drink menu to avoid game time decisions. Either way you'll be glad you did. read more

We had a fine meal llast evening just ordering from the appetizer menu! (Shrimp gyoza = A+++!" The chive dumplings were nice with some chili oil to spark them up, and the crab cske was fantastic! Thanks to our server, Tuk-Tuk, who was very attentive and knowledgable about the very creative cocktails! read more

I have so many memories of the restaurant that existed before Hobgoblin. I think the bar is the most beautiful bar in Boston. I'm so glad they kept the iconic drafts and was even more thrilled to see they have Hill Farmstead on draft. This space is once again occupied by people who genuinely care about creating an environment where friends can gather over good food and drinks. I can't wait to visit again and congratulations on the great beginning! read more

Hobgoblin Bar - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Atmosphere is extremely cool. Perfect mix of upbeat and chill, with live jazz downstairs. I've tried 5 drinks and thoroughly enjoyed 4 of them. Very unique and delicious. read more

great service, good selection of cocktails and mocktails, beautiful ambiance and not too loud

Interior is very cool looking, but nothing else was impressive. Service was so slow. The waitress had difficulty understanding that I wanted a root beer, even after I pointed at it on the menu. I had to help her select our meal choices on her ordering device. When I finally got my teriyaki salmon, it was a big bowl of jasmine rice with a bland salmon filet with a bit on teriyaki sauce on it. It didn't look visually appealing and was nothing special. read more

This place was so fun! The food was great and the atmosphere was unique. It's pretty dark, the lighting is moody, and the cool food choices made it even better read more

Very lovely dinner! Great drinks and music. Definitely will be back. The piano room is great for live music after 7PM read more

Hobgoblin Bar - Teriyaki wings, song of eros - Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were seated in the Basement where the piano room is. It smelled funky (like burnt oil ), food was ok (have had better asain food in Boston), cocktails were so so read more

My friends and I came to Hobgoblin tonight for drinks and dinner. We were excited to try it out because of the hype that's been surrounding and we're not only disappointed in the service, but disgusted by the cockroach that we discovered sitting at our feet throughout the entire meal. We're at a dinner where we wanted to eat together and ordered our entrees together so we expected this to happen. There was a solid 10-15 minute wait between each person's entree (6 of us total) and our waiter checked on us only after we asked for an update and for a refill on water. After we discovered the cockroach and asked to speak to a manager, he came and listened to our concerns and said that this bugs are out of their control, that they've gotten an exterminator, and that the building is old. I'm not sure about you but I don't want to see a cockroach carcass after my meal. He gave us $20 off our bill, then $50, then after we expressed more of our concern he finally waved our entire meal. While we appreciate that he did that and understand it's a new space, we shouldn't have to ask 3x for management or our bill to be comped when we clearly expressed our concerns. The food was great (when we finally got it) but we will not be returning. We told people outside to go across the street to Wig Shop for their cocktails. read more

Staff, food and ambience were outstanding. My birthday dinner of pad se ew was delicious. Thank you everyone at Hobgoblin you made my night unforgettable. read more

My boyfriend and I went there for dinner before going to the ballet. The food was pretty badly executed. Duck satay was very tough, quite over cooked. The bread that came with it was cold and looked like sliced bread from the supermarket. The beef was raw, the unsharpened knives could not slice it neither could my teeth. The mussel's broth was basically salted water and I couldn't find any lobster in the over priced lobster Rangoon which was too sweet for my taste but I'm not including my taste in this review. I think the recipes are not amazing but well executed they could be enjoyable. I don't think the chef was present because we got the impression that the food seemed old and reheated. I'm giving them a couple of starts because drinks were great especially the espresso martini and the lava cake was warm and delicious. Customer service is top notch and ambiance is spectacular. The jazz piano player and singer was truly a treat and saved the night. But please check the kitchen situation. It's a pity. read more

Fantastic restaurant! We ate upstairs, away from the live music, but the ambiance was great, the seating was comfortable, and the staff attentive. The food was solid -- A+ for the scallop appetizer and a solid B+/A- for everything else. But the fun really came in with the cocktail menu. They took big risks to make big statements. With 21 different cocktails (and 3 zero-proof), there was something for everyone, and lots of fantastic and interesting flavor combinations. My favorite? The Ecstasy of Gold, a saffron and pineapple concoction worth a visit all on its own. read more

Beautiful cocktail bar! It was a bit more expensive than I was anticipating but could've checked the menu. I also was expecting live piano music but seems they aren't doing that, at least on Saturday nights. Perfect for a date read more

It was a delicious meal! We were in the piano room. The music was beautiful, definitely a little loud at time but overall we really enjoyed the ambiance. The drinks were unique and delicious. Definitely need to come back to try more. All of out food cam out at the same time, entrees and appetizers. The food was so spectacular! Will be going back! read more